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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1914
Page
10
The article covers AAU President Lill defending a rule allowing amateurs to compete at mixed meets with professionals, while emphasizing separation of classes. It notes Eddie Mahan’s Harvard captaincy, boxing bouts, a Meredith-Baker half mile indoor record test, and coaching moves at Princeton Brown and other programs.
The report questions the 12 inch track measurement change and its impact on old 18 inch records. It notes Coach Lawson predicting new world records and outlines regulatory confusion after Fred W. Rubier's opinion. It also covers St John’s Prep football travel, Everett High practice, and Stamford’s CT game plan, with team rosters, officials, and travel times.
The article notes upcoming B A A A amateur bouts on December 9 and 12 with entries and weigh-ins details to be obtained from the athletic manager. It questions Howard Drew 985 seconds for 100 yards as a world record and discusses Drew's credited performance versus an A A U claim. It mentions Harry Stone's hub appearance and Australian welter title and asks if Peter O Connor's 24 feet 11 inches broad jump record has been surpassed and by whom.
In Quincy Massachusetts a street department hearing is set for 3 30 this afternoon in Room 401 City Hall annex to consider diverting automobiles away from streets serving hospitals. J C Brandimore and H J Stabeler of Reo contact local dealer J M Linscott while Harry Lauder tours Greater Boston in a new Overland. Complimentary Maxwell movie tickets offered by F H Lucas or Ralph Coburn. Ford coupelet showcased at Copley Square for winter driving.
The St. John's Prep boys left Danvers after dinner for Salem and Chicago arriving in time for supper. They face DePaul Academy in Chicago with a strong two year record and aim to equal the 1911 effort. An all star game at Waltham High School will feature players from Newton High Medford High and more as coaches Randy Dame and Fred J O'Brien guide scrimmage today and tomorrow.
The Harvard hockey season lists eleven games with contingency dates for ties against Princeton and Yale. Canadian opponents Queen's College on Jan 6 and McGill on Feb 5 are scheduled, season tickets for students cover seven home games at $2 each, and two two out of three series will decide ties.
The National Board of Arbitration declared player releases by purchase. Frank L. Braggy moves to the Boston National League, Fred W. Ospergren to Boston in the American League, Hugh Bedient to Providence, Hoke Weaver to New London.
Annapolis December 2. Superintendent Fullam of the Naval Academy sent a letter to Colonel C F P Townsley praising the Army eleven for its performance in the annual football game. He said there is no discredit in defeat by such a team and lauded the spirit of rivalry, fellowship, and mutual respect between the services.
Jersey City lightweight Young Shugrue outpoints Freddie Welsh the world champion in a 10 round match at Madison Square Garden. Shugrue controlled eight rounds to Welsh’s three with one even.
Phillips Andover hold trials with 40 swimmers. 25 selected for the varsity team. Returning veterans include Captain Fitzgerald, Bradley, and Hopkins, with new prospects Scranton, Mayer, Gould, Kingsbury, and Coxe shaping the roster. Schedule targets Harvard, Cornell, Amherst, Yale freshmen, and others.
Walter B. Elcock of the Dartmouth 1911 team was re-engaged to coach the Washington and Lee University football squad for next season.
Eddie Plank of the Philadelphia Athletics signed a Federal league contract in Gettysburg. Harry Goldman, Baltimore treasurer, secured the star pitcher’s signature to a general contract but the specific club was not disclosed. It is believed he may be assigned to St. Louis or Chicago.
Connie Mack reacted to Eddie Plank signing with the Federal league by saying he wishes him luck and is not sorry to see him go. Mack noted Plank’s 18 years with the Athletics and called him a wonderful pitcher still capable of success.
George Alger trains with Mike Glover for a Meriden bout against Johnny Alberts of Elizabeth, N J. The card features Patsy Bradisch vs Tommy Shea and Wild Bill Flemming vs Young Battling Nelson with prior meetings noted. Glover also linked to a December 16 bout with Bill Flemming at Oldtown Me two six rounds. Irish American A A hosts an open amateur tournament tonight with 108 125 145 classes.
Ambitious hockey players are invited to try out for the Arena Hockey Club at the Boston Arena. The Pilgrim A A is being reorganized into the Arena seven with new blood and strong ties to Tufts. Prospects include former Pilgrim players, Tufts talent, and several Canadians, with trials arranged by Fred J. Hoey at St Botolph Street.
Pinehurst North Carolina December 2 The lth annual autumn golf tournament opened with 50 entrants in the qualifying round Robert Hunter of Connecticut and C L Becker of Massachusetts posted the low score of the day at 74 for 18 holes Match play starts tomorrow.
A mass meeting of Columbia University undergraduates sought to restore varsity football. Over 2900 students attended and were urged to sign cards pledging support for a football fund or volunteering as 191 era team candidates.
Karl Lemle the Bohemian Perfect Man will face Hinev Johansen the Norwegian grappler in the feature wrestling bout at Mechanics Building during the All-Star Athletic Carnival Saturday night. Lemle weighing 215 pounds trains now after signing yesterday. Johansen 220 pounds, fast and clever, claims victory and has started training at a local gym. Paddy Hehir will referee.
John Kilonis the Greek middleweight champion meets Italian wrestler Paul Alvini in a finish match at the Grand Opera House. Both in peak shape the bout promises a hot session as Alvini risks his first Boston appearance and a first class reputation. Best two of three falls under catch-as-catch-can rules.
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